Terex Recall 13V160000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 13V160000 · announced April 24, 2013 · filed by Terex South Dakota, Inc. · 500 units affected

The problem

Terex South Dakota, Inc. (Terex) is recalling certain model year 1998-2005 OM Aerial Devices used on utility trucks. The leveling arm at the elbow can develop fatigue cracks.

The risk

Fatigue cracks may cause the leveling arm to fail. If the arm fails while the aerial device is in use, the platform may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to the operator or those nearby.

What to do

Terex will notify owners to inspect their unit immediately and arrange repairs with Terex or dealers. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Terex at 1-605-884-3892. Terex's recall campaign number is SN606.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1998 Terex Aerial Devices
• 1999 Terex Aerial Devices
• 2000 Terex Aerial Devices
• 2001 Terex Aerial Devices
• 2002 Terex Aerial Devices
• 2003 Terex Aerial Devices
• 2004 Terex Aerial Devices
• 2005 Terex Aerial Devices

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.